Gut Friendly Dairy Free Creamy White Bean Herb Dip
Creamy, herbaceous, and surprisingly luxurious, this white bean dip is the kind of thing you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge at all times. Cannellini beans blitz up beautifully in a food processor, creating a silky, spreadable base that feels indulgent without relying on any dairy whatsoever. Fresh parsley, chives, and thyme bring a bright, garden-forward flavor, while a squeeze of lemon juice and a whisper of cumin add just enough depth to keep things interesting. For anyone navigating a sensitive gut, this dip earns its place on the table — it's built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients with no hidden additives, emulsifiers, or dairy-based thickeners to worry about. The garlic is kept to a single clove, so the flavor is present but not overwhelming, and you can easily adjust the seasoning to suit your own tolerance. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil over the top right before serving takes it from simple to genuinely stunning. Scoop it up with your favorite crackers or crudités, spread it on toast, or use it as a base for a grain bowl — it holds in the fridge for up to four days, making it one of the most useful things you can prep ahead.
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6 servings
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2–3 tbsp water, as needed
- pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
For serving
- extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
- fresh parsley or chives, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the cannellini beans, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, chives, thyme, cumin, salt, and black pepper to a food processor.
- 2
Process for about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula, until the mixture begins to come together.
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